Management and Strategy Institute Certifications

When selecting a training or certification company, there are some factors you should consider. The information provided below is designed to help you decide if a certification through the Management and Strategy Institute (MSI) is right for you.

MSI is a certification company, not a "training" provider. When you purchase a program from us, what you are purchasing is the certification exam. We provide exam-prep training material for free as part of that purchase for most certifications.

Professional Development certifications are not "accredited" like a college or university. Training and certification companies are recognized by industry-specific accreditation's and certifying bodies, based on the programs they provide. There is no centralized accrediting agency for professional development certifications. When selecting a certification or training provider, you should consider the factors below:

Is the company I've selected recognized by any certifying bodies?Many training and certification companies are unaccredited and unrecognized. You want to verify that the training company has been independently verified through a 3rd-party, industry-recognized certifying body.

Look at the company reputation, are they respected?Before selecting a certification company, do some research on the company. Thanks to the internet, it's fairly easy to research companies to see if they are respected within their industry. Many times, a companies reputation is even more important than industry recognition. Here is some information to help you research MSI:

Are they located in the United States?Certifications obtained through a U.S. based company hold significant weight over other certifications, especially with U.S. based companies. You should be able to easily verify this from a companies "About Us" or "Contact Us" page. If a company hides their location, this is a good sign that they are not located within the U.S.

The Management and Strategy Institute is located in Pennsylvania. Our mailing address is located on our Contact page.

Our office phone number is 610-200-5224. We are open Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm Eastern time.

The Management and Strategy Institute is also a US Veteran-owned company.

Do they stand behind their programs?Very few certification companies have a satisfaction guarantee. This is either because they "just want your money", or they don't believe in the programs they are selling. When selecting a certification company, check to see if they believe in what they offer.

Why do they exist?This may seem like a strange question, but many companies can't answer it. Explore a companies website and see if you can get a feel for what they stand for. Do they donate to charity? Do they care about you, or just your money?

A portion of every certification sale through MSI goes to charity through the MSI Cares™ philanthropy program. We consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

We list our Core Values for everyone to see. We take these values seriously, and factor them in to every decision.

1) The Golden Rule

2) Integrity

3) Affordable Skills

We treat our members, our business partners, and our employees the way we want to be treated.

We are honest in our dealings and we adhere to our ethical principles. We are here to "do good".

To help others through professional development and certification of their skills in an affordable and convenient manner.

Will my employer or future employer accept my certification?The acceptance of a certification, regardless of who the certification is through, is always at the sole discretion of the company hiring you. You should consult with your employer to verify acceptance of any certification before you enroll in a course.